Nurse Aide - Med Surg - Full Time

Fisher-Titus Medical Center • Norwalk, OH

3d

About The Position

Under the assessment and direction of a Staff Nurse (RN), and according to established policies and procedures, the Nurse Aide performs patient care activities and assists health care providers with technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area. The role supports nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors. The position is on Med Surg 3 South, full-time, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The Nurse Aide helps prepare the unit, rooms, and beds for admissions and transfers; assists patients with admission, transfer, and discharge; responds to call lights; provides activities-of-daily-living support; completes rounds and documents observations in the electronic medical record; and performs specified skills under supervision. The role also helps maintain a safe, clean environment, supports the care team, reports changes in patient condition, and attends required safety training.

Fisher-Titus serves residents of the greater Huron County area with a continuum of health and wellness care. Its stated vision is to be the first choice for healthcare and employment in the community, and its mission is to deliver compassionate and convenient care to a high level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand basic math and numerical reasoning.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• STNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions or transfers.
• Assist patients with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, accompanying them as needed.
• Respond promptly to patient needs communicated through the call-light system.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and mobility; provide post-mortem care when necessary.
• Complete patient rounds and accurately record vital signs, weight, height, intake and output, consumption, and other required information in the electronic medical record.
• Position, lift, turn, and ambulate patients, using assistive devices as required.
• Under supervision, perform additional skills and tests such as bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry application and removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and removal of urinary and IV catheters.
• Promptly report observed changes in a patient's condition to a licensed nurse.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment; report equipment problems, clean equipment as necessary, and report linen needs and unit supply levels.
• Support staff in providing optimal patient care, understand the purpose and use of the plan of care, and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Perform other assigned duties, including serving as a 1:1 sitter when needed for patient safety.
• Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department/service, and job-specific safety hazards.
• Protect patient privacy and dignity, support patient rights, and follow safety, confidentiality, quality assurance, regulatory, and workplace-conduct requirements.
• Communicate compassionately, use the AIDET communication tool and HEART service recovery techniques, demonstrate service etiquette, and contribute to safe, high-quality care.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and tuition assistance.
• Shift, weekend, and PRN differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED